πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺSweden Visa for Zimbabwean Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Zimbabwean citizens apply for a Sweden visa

Sweden visa cost for Zimbabwean citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult

EUR 90 (~$97)

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
migrationsverket.se β†—

Schengen short-stay visa - child 6-11 years

EUR 45 (~$49)

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
migrationsverket.se β†—

Schengen short-stay visa - child 0-5 years

Free

Up to 90 days within a 180-day periodofficial source
migrationsverket.se β†—

Applications are handled via VFS Global β€” service fee approx. EUR 21, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 Β· sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Zimbabwean applicants

The exact documents Zimbabwean citizens must submit for Sweden, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyVisiting family and friends

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

familyFamily members of UK nationals

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

touristTourist

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist English - Application for Schengen Visa or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

studentStudies/Research

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

transitAirport transit

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

businessBusiness or conference

Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download the Checklist Please click here (PDF checklist β†—) to download Checklist for Diplomats on duty trip English - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) or Swedish - Application for Schengen Visa (PDF checklist β†—) - to be completed, signed and dated. Please ensure that application forms for minors are signed by both parents. To help us process your application quickly and accurately, please complete the Sweden Visa Application Form (VAF) electronically using the editable PDF available on this site, print the typed copy and carry it with appointment letter during your visit to the visa application centre. Completing the form electronically reduces counter waiting time and helps avoid errors caused by illegible handwriting. Note: Applicants who arrive without a form completed electronically will still be accepted with a completed handwritten form; however, they should expect additional processing time at Visa Application Centre.

via VFS Global β†—

Sweden visa for Zimbabwean citizens β€” FAQ

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Sweden?

Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply at a Sweden embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Zimbabwean citizens need for Sweden?

A valid passport plus the Sweden document checklist for your visa type β€” Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Sweden visa cost for Zimbabwean citizens?

The Sweden schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days) - adult fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about EUR 21.

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